Swabi Police officer martyred in criminal encounter

SWABI: Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Allama Iqbal was martyred while two constables sustained injuries during an alleged encounter with criminals on Wednesday.

According to police sources, an alleged encounter took place between police officials and criminals in Kalu Khan.  As a result, DSP Allama Iqbal sustained severe bullet injuries and embraced martyrdom.

Police sources further said a proclaimed offender was also killed due to the exchange of fire in the Kalu Khan area of Swabi.

“The search operation in the area is underway to arrest the other accused,” the police added.

The injured were shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment, where their condition was stated to be serious.

Earlier, two dacoits were killed in an alleged encounter with police at the early hours of Wednesday morning in the Gulshan-e-Maymar area of the city.

According to the sources, the four dacoits were looting people in the area and upon seeing the police party, they opened fire on the police team. In the exchange of fire two dacoits were killed, while two of their accomplices managed to flee away from the scene.

The identity of the dacoits could not be ascertained, said the local police.